Do Not Drive NHTSA · 15V022000 Reported January 21, 2015

Steering rack assembly may disengage

Q: What is recall 15V022000?

NHTSA recall 15V022000 was issued by Polaris Industries Inc. on January 21, 2015. It addresses: Steering rack assembly may disengage. The recall affects approximately 1,896 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: What does "Do Not Drive" mean for this recall?

NHTSA has flagged this recall as Do Not Drive , meaning the defect poses an immediate safety risk and affected vehicles should not be operated until they are repaired. Owners should contact their dealer immediately and may be eligible for free towing or a loaner vehicle while awaiting parts.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Polaris Industries Inc. · N/A · 1,896 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

15V022000

Manufacturer Campaign

SLI-15-02

Manufacturer

Polaris Industries Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,896

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 21, 2015

Completion Rate

99.37

Defect Summary

Polaris industries, inc. (polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 slingshot motorcycles manufactured august 26, 2014, to january 9, 2015, and 2015 slingshot sl motorcycles manufactured august 18, 2014, to january 10, 2015. in the affected motorcycles, the upper pinion bearing may fail on the steering rack assembly, resulting in the pinion gear disengaging from the steering rack.

Safety Consequence

If the steering pinion gear disengages from the steering rack, a loss of steering control could result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack assembly, free of charge. The recall began on january 30, 2015. owners may contact polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. polaris' number for this recall is sli-15-02.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Polaris Industries Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 15V022000 or campaign SLI-15-02.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
Do not drive your vehicle until the repair is completed. Ask about loaner cars or free towing.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 15V022000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V022000?

NHTSA recall 15V022000 was issued by Polaris Industries Inc. on January 21, 2015. It addresses: Steering rack assembly may disengage. The recall affects approximately 1,896 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Polaris Industries Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V022000 or the manufacturer campaign number SLI-15-02. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

What does "Do Not Drive" mean for this recall?

NHTSA has flagged this recall as Do Not Drive, meaning the defect poses an immediate safety risk and affected vehicles should not be operated until they are repaired. Owners should contact their dealer immediately and may be eligible for free towing or a loaner vehicle while awaiting parts.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.